Guide: Is It Time to Upgrade My Technology?

So you've been doing business in roughly the same manner for multiple years and it works just fine...if it ain't broke, don't fix it, right? That's one option. Option two is to take a look around you and ask yourself if you'll be able to continue to compete with the changing 'new way' of business that's taking place. If you're going with option two, read on! (I recommend reading on if you're going with option one as well - up to you.)

This 'new way' of doing business requires some changes to how you work and some of the tools that you use. Below is a checklist of sorts to help you get up to speed on modern hardware and software:

Hardware

One of the best investments you can make is purchasing a good computer with a somewhat modern operating system. It's time to retire the Gateway 2000.

A tablet makes it easy to take everything you need on the road.

A scanner will allow you to move physical paperwork to an online loctation (more on this below).

I probably don't need to mention it but I will anyways - you need a smart phone.